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About Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT)
Cross Laminated Timber is comprised
of lengths of dimensional lumber (2x4, 2x6, 2x8) that are
fingerjointed, then set upon a large table at lengths up to 45 feet and
widths of up to 10 feet. A glue is applied to the surface of the wood
and then another layer is put on top cross-wise. This process is
repeated until 3-5 layers are complete. At this point the wood is
subjected to intense pressure from above and the glue dries forming a
very strong bond and a panel of solid wood is created. The cross
lamination, strength of the wood and the pressure creates a stable and
structurally sound panel that is used for building components such as
floors, walls, ceilings and more! Successful completed projects
have yielded the incredible use of these panels for 10 story high rise
buildings!
Where
is
CLT
used?
The Cross Laminated Timber is in
use today all across Europe and is celebrated as a breakthrough in
construction because of it's versatility, ease of use, fast
construction and provides a fantastic living quality because of
wood's natural ability for humidity control. The uses of the
product itself are as a floor system to support the structure, as
walls, providing sound and structural properties and as roof components
for structural and non-structural support.
How
fast
is
CLT?
Because the wall, floors and
ceilings are pre-fabricated whole,
construction speed is a fraction of concrete, and of course, more
environmentally friendly! Entire houses can be completed in one day,
commercial projects are usually done in a week, industrial projects in
a few
weeks and high rises are completed in a few short months. Imagine
constructing a building that would normally take a year or more in
three
months! one of the huge advantages with CLT is that in areas with a
short building window such as Northern or Southern climates where
temperatures do not permit year-round building, CLT can get you to
lock-up fast!
What does CLT cost?
CLT typically costs more than stick
frame and less than concrete. However, if you compare the speed,
vesatility and living quality, there is no comparision. As each project
is different, we would be happy to provide general quotations on
request and detailed quotations upon contract.
About
Us
Argent Pacific can provide
expertise on design, supply and installation of CLT for your project.
Contact us at 250-550-4069 or
davepusey@shaw.ca
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